Whirlpool MER8880AB User manual

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ELECTRIC RANGE

USER INSTRUCTIONS

Table of Contents

RANGE SAFETY.......................................................................................2

The Anti-Tip Bracket .............................................................................2

FEATURE GUIDE .....................................................................................4

COOKTOP USE........................................................................................6

Cookware..............................................................................................8

Home Canning ......................................................................................8

OVEN USE ................................................................................................9

Electronic Oven Controls......................................................................9

Sabbath Mode ....................................................................................10

Aluminum Foil......................................................................................10

Positioning Racks and Bakeware.......................................................10

Split Oven Rack (on some models) ....................................................11

Oven Vent............................................................................................11

Baking and Roasting...........................................................................12

Broiling ................................................................................................12

Convection Cooking ...........................................................................12

Cook Time...........................................................................................13

Warming Drawer (on some models) ...................................................13

RANGE CARE.........................................................................................14

Clean Cycle .........................................................................................14

General Cleaning.................................................................................15

Oven Light...........................................................................................16

TROUBLESHOOTING............................................................................16

ACCESSORIES ......................................................................................18

WARRANTY............................................................................................19

W10392932A

RANGE SAFETY

The Anti-Tip Bracket

The range will not tip during normal use. However, the range can tip if you apply too much force or weight to the open door without having

the anti-tip bracket fastened down properly.

You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't immediately

You

can be killed or seriously injured if you don't

All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can

happen if the instructions are not followed.

Your safety and the safety of others are very important.

We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety

messages.

This is the safety alert symbol.

This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others.

All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word “DANGER” or “WARNING.”

These words mean:

follow instructions.

instructions.

DANGER

WARNING

Tip Over Hazard

A child or adult can tip the range and be killed.

Verify the anti-tip bracket has been properly installed and engaged per installation instructions.

Re-engage anti-tip bracket if range is moved.

Do not operate range without anti-tip bracket installed and engaged.

Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or serious burns to children and adults.

To verify the anti-tip bracket is installed and engaged:

• Slide range forward.

• Look for the anti-tip bracket securely attached to floor or wall.

• Slide range back so rear range foot is under anti-tip bracket.

• See installation instructions for details.

WARNING

Anti-Tip

Bracket

Range Foot

State of California Proposition 65 Warnings:

WARNING: This product contains one or more chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer.

WARNING: This product contains one or more chemicals known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other

reproductive harm.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock,

injury to persons, or damage when using the range, follow

basic precautions, including the following:

■ WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF TIPPING OF

THE RANGE, THE RANGE MUST BE SECURED BY

PROPERLY INSTALLED ANTI-TIP DEVICES. TO CHECK

IF THE DEVICES ARE INSTALLED PROPERLY, SLIDE

RANGE FORWARD, LOOK FOR ANTI-TIP BRACKET

SECURELY ATTACHED TO FLOOR OR WALL, AND

SLIDE RANGE BACK SO REAR RANGE FOOT IS

UNDER ANTI-TIP BRACKET.

■ CAUTION: Do not store items of interest to children in

cabinets above a range or on the backguard of a range –

children climbing on the range to reach items could be

seriously injured.

■ Proper Installation – Be sure the range is properly installed

and grounded by a qualified technician.

■ Never Use the Range for Warming or Heating the Room.

■ Do Not Leave Children Alone – Children should not be left

alone or unattended in area where the range is in use.

They should never be allowed to sit or stand on any part of

the range.

■ Wear Proper Apparel – Loose-fitting or hanging garments

should never be worn while using the range.

■ User Servicing – Do not repair or replace any part of the

range unless specifically recommended in the manual. All

other servicing should be referred to a qualified technician.

■ Storage in or on the Range – Flammable materials should

not be stored in an oven or near surface units.

■ Do Not Use Water on Grease Fires – Smother fire or flame

or use dry chemical or foam-type extinguisher.

■ Use Only Dry Potholders – Moist or damp potholders on

hot surfaces may result in burns from steam. Do not let

potholder touch hot heating elements. Do not use a towel

or other bulky cloth.

■ DO NOT TOUCH SURFACE UNITS OR AREAS NEAR

UNITS – Surface units may be hot even though they are

dark in color. Areas near surface units may become hot

enough to cause burns. During and after use, do not touch,

or let clothing or other flammable materials contact surface

units or areas near units until they have had sufficient time

to cool. Among those areas are the cooktop and surfaces

facing the cooktop.

■ Use Proper Pan Size – The range is equipped with one or

more surface units of different size. Select utensils having

flat bottoms large enough to cover the surface unit heating

element. The use of undersized utensils will expose a

portion of the heating element to direct contact and may

result in ignition of clothing. Proper relationship of utensil to

burner will also improve efficiency.

■ Never Leave Surface Units Unattended at High Heat

Settings – Boilover causes smoking and greasy spillovers

that may ignite.

■ Make Sure Reflector Pans or Drip Bowls Are in Place –

Absence of these pans or bowls during cooking may

subject wiring or components underneath to damage.

■ Protective Liners – Do not use aluminum foil to line surface

unit drip bowls or oven bottoms, except as suggested in

the manual. Improper installation of these liners may result

in a risk of electric shock, or fire.

■ Glazed Cooking Utensils – Only certain types of glass,

glass/ceramic, ceramic, earthenware, or other glazed

utensils are suitable for range-top service without breaking

due to the sudden change in temperature.

■ Utensil Handles Should Be Turned Inward and Not Extend

Over Adjacent Surface Units – To reduce the risk of burns,

ignition of flammable materials, and spillage due to

unintentional contact with the utensil, the handle of a

utensil should be positioned so that it is turned inward, and

does not extend over adjacent surface units.

■ Do Not Soak Removable Heating Elements – Heating

elements should never be immersed in water.

■ Do Not Cook on Broken Cooktop – If cooktop should

break, cleaning solutions and spillovers may penetrate the

broken cooktop and create a risk of electric shock. Contact

a qualified technician immediately.

■ Clean Cooktop With Caution – If a wet sponge or cloth is

used to wipe spills on a hot cooking area, be careful to

avoid steam burn. Some cleaners can produce noxious

fumes if applied to a hot surface.

■ Use Care When Opening Door – Let hot air or steam

escape before removing or replacing food.

■ Do Not Heat Unopened Food Containers – Build-up of

pressure may cause container to burst and result in injury.

■ Keep Oven Vent Ducts Unobstructed.

■ Placement of Oven Racks – Always place oven racks in

desired location while oven is cool. If rack must be moved

while oven is hot, do not let potholder contact hot heating

element in oven.

■ DO NOT TOUCH HEATING ELEMENTS OR INTERIOR

SURFACES OF OVEN – Heating elements may be hot even

though they are dark in color. Interior surfaces of an oven

become hot enough to cause burns. During and after use,

do not touch, or let clothing or other flammable materials

contact heating elements or interior surfaces of oven until

they have had sufficient time to cool. Other surfaces of the

appliance may become hot enough to cause burns – among

these surfaces are oven vent openings and surfaces near

these openings, oven doors, and windows of oven doors.

For self-cleaning ranges –

■ Do Not Clean Door Gasket – The door gasket is essential

for a good seal. Care should be taken not to rub, damage,

or move the gasket.

■ Do Not Use Oven Cleaners – No commercial oven cleaner

or oven liner protective coating of any kind should be used

in or around any part of the oven.

■ Clean Only Parts Listed in Manual.

■ Before Self-Cleaning the Oven – Remove broiler pan and

other utensils.

For units with ventilating hood –

■ Clean Ventilating Hoods Frequently – Grease should not

be allowed to accumulate on hood or filter.

■ When flambeing foods under the hood, turn the fan on.

FEATURE GUIDE

This manual covers several models. Your model may have some or all of the items listed. Refer to this manual or Frequently Asked

Questions (FAQs) section of our website at www.whirlpool.com for more detailed instructions.

KEYPAD FEATURE INSTRUCTIONS

CLOCK Clock This clock can use a 12- or 24-hour cycle. See “Electronic Oven Controls” section.

1. Press SETTINGS once, then wait 5 seconds.

2. Press START to change the time.

3. Press “3” for AM or “6” for PM.

4. Press the number keypads to set the time of day.

5. Press START.

OVEN LIGHT Oven cavity light While the oven door is closed, press the OVEN LIGHT keypad to turn the light on and off. The

oven light will come on when the oven door is opened.

TIMER

(Set/Off)

Oven timer The Timer can be set in hours or minutes up to 9 hours and 59 minutes.

1. Press TIMER.

2. Press the number keypads to set the length of time in hr-hr-min-min. Leading zeroes do not

have to be entered. For example, for 2 minutes, enter “2.”

3. Press TIMER or START to begin the countdown. If enabled, end-of-cycle tones will sound at

end of countdown.

4. Press TIMER twice to cancel the Timer and return to the Time of Day. Do not press the

Cancel keypad because the oven will turn off.

5. If the Timer is running, but not in the display, press TIMER to display the countdown for

5 seconds.

START Cooking start The Start pad begins any oven function. If Start is not pressed within 30 seconds after pressing

a keypad, the function is canceled and the time of day is displayed.

CANCEL Range function The Cancel keypad stops any oven function except the Clock, Timer, Control Lock and Warming

Drawer.

BAKE Baking and

roasting

1. Press BAKE.

2. Press the number keypads to set a temperature other than 350°F (175°C) in 5° increments

between 170°F and 500°F (75°C and 260°C).

3. Press START.

4. To change the temperature, repeat steps 1 and 2. Press START or wait 5 seconds for the

change to take effect.

5. Press CANCEL when finished.

BROIL Broiling 1. Press BROIL.

2. Select the broiling temperature by pressing 1 - high (500°F [260°C]), 2 - medium (450°F

[232°C]) or 3 - low (400°F [204°C]). The default setting is high.

3. Press START and allow the oven to preheat for 5 minutes.

4. Position the cookware in the oven and leave the door open 6" (15 cm) at the broil stop

position.

5. Press CANCEL when finished.

WARNING

Food Poisoning Hazard

Do not let food sit in oven more than one hour before

or after cooking.

Doing so can result in food poisoning or sickness.

CONVECT Convection

cooking

1. Press CONVECT once to select convection baking, twice for convection roasting, or 3 times

for convection broiling.

2. Press the number keypads to set a temperature other than 350°F (177°C) in 5° increments

between 170°F and 500°F (77°C and 260°C).

3. Press START. Auto conversion will reduce the temperature by 25°F (15°C).

4. To change the temperature, repeat steps 1 and 2. Press START or wait 5 seconds for the

change to take effect.

5. Press CANCEL when finished.

KEEP WARM Hold warm Food must be at serving temperature before placing it in the warmed oven.

1. Press KEEP WARM.

2. Set temperature between 145°F (63°C) and 190°F (88°C) using the number keypads. The

default temperature is 170°F (75°C).

3. Press START.

4. Press CANCEL when finished.

START TIME Delayed start The START TIME keypad is used to enter the starting time for an oven function with a delayed

start.

COOK TIME Timed cooking Timed Cooking allows the oven to be set to turn on at a certain time of day, cook for a set length

of time, and/or shut off automatically. Delay start should not be used for foods such as breads

and cakes because they may not bake properly.

To set a Timed Cook or a Delayed Timed Cook, see “Cook Time” section.

RAPID

PREHEAT

Rapid oven

preheating

Provides the fastest preheat time for the BAKE function.

1. Press RAPID PREHEAT.

2. Press the number keypads in response to the scrolling text to enter the Bake temperature.

3. Press START.

4. A reminder tone will sound when the preheat temperature is reached. Place food inside the

oven.

NOTE: This feature should only be used for one-rack baking. Unused racks should be removed

prior to Rapid Preheat. A standard rack should be used for Rapid Preheat.

If preheating for the Bake cycle has already started, Rapid Preheat may be started directly by

pressing RAPID PREHEAT.

WARM ZONE

ON/OFF

Warming zone Press WARM ZONE ON to select the warming element on the cooktop, then press START.

Press WARM ZONE OFF to turn off the warming element.

WARMING

DRAWER

ON/OFF

Warming drawer

(on some models)

1. Press WARMING DRAWER to select the Warming Drawer function at the Low setting.

2. To select a higher temperature setting, press WARMING DRAWER a second time for the

Medium setting or a third time for the High setting.

3. Press START to begin preheating the warming drawer.

4. Allow the warming drawer to preheat for 15 minutes.

5. Place the cooked food(s) in the warming drawer.

6. Press WARMING DRAWER to turn off the heating element.

See the “Warming Drawer” section for more information.

CLEAN Clean cycle See the “Range Care” section.

START

hold 3 sec.

Oven control

lockout

No keypads will function with the controls locked.

1. Check that the oven and the Timer are off.

2. Press and hold START keypad for 3 seconds.

3. If enabled, a tone will sound, and “CONTROL LOCKED” will be displayed.

4. Repeat to unlock.

SETTINGS Oven use

functions

Enables you to personalize the audible tones and oven operation to suit your needs. See the

“Oven Use” section.

ENERGY SAVE Blanks display to

reduce energy

usage

1. Press ENERGY SAVE to change status. The display will scroll “ENERGY SAVE ON” or

“ENERGY SAVE OFF.”

If Energy Save is on, the display will go blank after 5 minutes of inactivity. Any key press will

activate the display. If Energy Save is off, the display will be on at all times.

KEYPAD FEATURE INSTRUCTIONS

COOKTOP USE

The control knobs can be set to anywhere between HIGH and

LOW. Push in and turn to setting.

Ceramic Glass

The surface cooking area will glow red when an element is on.

Some parts of the surface cooking area may not glow red when an

element is on. This is normal operation. It will also randomly cycle

off and back on again, even while on High, to keep the cooktop

from extreme temperatures.

It is normal for the surface of light colored ceramic glass to appear

to change color when surface cooking areas are hot. As the glass

cools, it will return to its original color.

Clean the cooktop after each use to help avoid scratches, pitting,

abrasions and to condition the glass surface. Ceramic glass

cooktop cleaner and a cooktop scraper are also recommended for

stubborn soils. Do not use abrasive cleaners, cleaning pads or

harsh chemicals for cleaning. The Cooktop Care Kit Part Number

31605 contains all of the items needed to clean and condition your

ceramic glass cooktop. Refer to the “Range Care” section for

additional information.

IMPORTANT: To avoid permanent damage to the cooktop surface

and to make soils easier to remove, clean the cooktop after each

use to remove all soils.

■ Avoid storing jars or cans above the cooktop. Dropping a heavy

or hard object onto the cooktop could crack the cooktop.

■ To avoid damage to the cooktop, do not leave a hot lid on the

cooktop. As the cooktop cools, air can become trapped

between the lid and the cooktop, and the ceramic glass could

break when the lid is removed.

■ For foods containing sugar in any form, clean up all spills and

soils as soon as possible. Allow the cooktop to cool down

slightly. Then, while wearing oven mitts, remove the spills using

a scraper while the surface is still warm. If sugary spills are

allowed to cool down, they can adhere to the cooktop and can

cause pitting and permanent marks.

■ To avoid scratches, do not slide cookware or bakeware across

the cooktop. Aluminum or copper bottoms and rough finishes

on cookware or bakeware could leave scratches or marks on

the cooktop.

■ Do not cook popcorn in prepackaged aluminum containers on

the cooktop. They could leave aluminum marks that cannot be

removed completely.

■ To avoid damage to the cooktop, do not allow objects that

could melt, such as plastic or aluminum foil, to touch any part

of the entire cooktop.

■ To avoid damage to the cooktop, do not use the cooktop as a

cutting board.

■ Use cookware about the same size as the surface cooking

area. Cookware should not extend more than ½" (1.3 cm)

outside the area.

■ Use flat-bottomed cookware for best heat conduction and

energy efficiency. Cookware with rounded, warped, ribbed or

dented bottoms could cause uneven heating and poor cooking

results.

■ Determine flatness by placing the straight edge of a ruler

across the bottom of the cookware. While you rotate the ruler,

no space or light should be visible between it and the

cookware.

■ Cookware designed with slightly indented bottoms or small

expansion channels can be used.

■ Make sure the bottoms of pots and pans are clean and dry

before using them. Residue and water can leave deposits when

heated.

■ To avoid damage to the cooktop, do not cook foods directly on

the cooktop.

Cooktop On Indicator Light

The Cooktop On indicator light is located on the console panel.

When any control knob on the console panel is turned on, the

Cooktop On indicator light will glow.

Hot Surface Indicator Light

On ceramic glass models, the hot surface indicator light is located

on the console panel.

The hot surface indicator light will glow as long as any surface

cooking area is too hot to touch, even after the surface cooking

area is turned off.

WARNING

Fire Hazard

Turn off all controls when done cooking.

Failure to do so can result in death or fire.

REMEMBER: When range is in use, the entire cooktop area

may become hot.

A. Surface cooking area

B. Cookware/canner

C. ½" (1.3 cm) maximum overhang

Dual Zone Cooking Element (on some models)

The Dual Zone Cooking Element offers flexibility depending on the

size of the cookware. Single size can be used in the same way as a

regular element. The dual size combines both the single and outer

element and is recommended for larger size cookware.

Triple Zone Element

The Triple Zone Element offers flexibility depending on the size of

the cookware. Single size can be used in the same way as a regular

element. The dual and triple sizes combine single, dual and outer

element and are recommended for larger size cookware, large

quantities of food, and home canning.

Rapid Boil Element (on some models)

The Rapid Boil Element offers additional cooking flexibility. The

Rapid Boil element can be used to boil liquids faster. The lowest

melt setting can be used to prepare sauces, to brown or saute

foods and to keep foods at a low temperature. Use cookware

appropriate in size for the Rapid Boil Element.

Melt Element

The Melt Cooking element offers flexibility due to a wide range of

settings between High and Melt. The High heat option can be used

to boil small amounts of liquid quickly. To reduce the power setting,

turn the knob clockwise. The Melt setting is designed for delicate

foods that require low heat, such as when melting chocolate or

holding sauces. Use cookware appropriate in size for the Melt

Cooking element.

Warm Zone Element

Use the Cooktop Warm Zone element to keep cooked foods warm.

One hour is the recommended maximum time to maintain food

quality.

Do not use it to heat cold foods.

The Warm Zone element can be used alone or when any of the

other surface cooking areas are being used.

The Warm Zone element area will not glow red when cycling on.

However, the Element On light will glow while the Cooktop Warm

Zone element is in use.

■ Use only cookware recommended for oven and cooktop use.

■ Cover all foods with a lid or aluminum foil. When warming

baked goods, allow a small opening in the cover for moisture to

escape.

■ To avoid damage to the cooktop, do not use plastic wrap to

cover food because the plastic wrap may melt.

■ Use pot holders or oven mitts to remove food.

To Use:

1. To turn on, press WARM ZONE ON and then START.

2. To turn off, press WARM ZONE OFF.

A. Single

B. Dual

A. Single

B. Dual

C. Triple

A. Lower heat option

B. Rapid Boil option

A. Melt option

B. High heat option

WARNING

Food Poisoning Hazard

Do not let food sit for more than one hour before or

after cooking.

Doing so can result in food poisoning or sickness.

Cookware

IMPORTANT: Do not leave empty cookware on a hot surface

cooking area, element or surface burner.

Ideal cookware should have a flat bottom, straight sides and a well-

fitting lid, and the material should be of medium-to-heavy

thickness.

Rough finishes may scratch the cooktop. Aluminum and copper

may be used as a core or base in cookware. However, when used

as a base they can leave permanent marks on the grates.

Cookware material is a factor in how quickly and evenly heat is

transferred, which affects cooking results. A nonstick finish has the

same characteristics as its base material. For example, aluminum

cookware with a nonstick finish will take on the properties of

aluminum.

Cookware with nonstick surfaces should not be used under the

broiler.

Check for flatness by placing the straight edge of a ruler across the

bottom of the cookware. While you rotate the ruler, no space or

light should be visible between it and the cookware.

Use the following chart as a guide for cookware material

characteristics.

Use flat-bottomed cookware for best cooking results and energy

efficiency. The cookware should be about the same size as the

cooking area outlined on the cooktop. Cookware should not extend

more than ½" (1.3 cm) outside the area.

Home Canning

Canning can be performed on a glass smooth top cooking surface.

When canning for long periods, alternate the use of surface

cooking areas or elements between batches. This allows time for

the most recently used areas to cool.

■ Center the canner on the largest surface cooking area or

element. On electric cooktops, canners should not extend

more than ½" (1.3 cm) beyond the surface cooking area or

element.

■ Do not place canner on 2 surface cooking areas or elements at

the same time.

■ On ceramic glass models, use only flat-bottomed canners to

avoid damage to the cooktop and elements.

■ For more information, contact your local agricultural extension

office, or refer to the USDA Home Canning Guides. Companies

that manufacture home canning products can also offer

assistance.

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COOKWARE CHARACTERISTICS

Aluminum ■ Heats quickly and evenly.

■ Suitable for all types of cooking.

■ Medium or heavy thickness is best for

most cooking tasks.

Cast iron

■ Heats slowly and evenly.

■ Good for browning and frying.

■ Maintains heat for slow cooking.

Ceramic or

Ceramic glass

■ Follow manufacturer’s instructions.

■ Heats slowly, but unevenly.

■ Ideal results on low to medium heat

settings.

Copper

■ Heats very quickly and evenly.

Earthenware

■ Follow manufacturer’s instructions.

■ Use on low heat settings.

Porcelain

enamel-on-steel

or cast iron

■ See stainless steel or cast iron.

Stainless steel ■ Heats quickly, but unevenly.

■ A core or base of aluminum or copper

on stainless steel provides even heating.

OVEN USE

Odors and smoke are normal when the oven is used the first few

times, or when it is heavily soiled.

IMPORTANT: The health of some birds is extremely sensitive to the

fumes given off. Exposure to the fumes may result in death to

certain birds. Always move birds to another closed and well-

ventilated room.

Electronic Oven Controls

Control Display

The display will flash when powered up or after a power loss. Press

CANCEL to clear. When oven is not in use, the time of day (TOD) is

displayed, unless the range is in Energy Save mode. During Energy

Save mode, the display will be blank. Indicator lights show

functions that are in use.

Tone s

Tones are audible signals, indicating the following:

One tone

■ Valid pad press

■ Oven is preheated (long tone)

■ Function has been entered

■ Reminder (on some models), repeating each minute after the

end-of-cycle tones

Three tones

■ Invalid pad press

Four tones

■ End of cycle

Use the SETTINGS key to change the tone settings.

Settings

Many features of the oven control can be adjusted to meet your

personal needs. These changes are made using the SETTINGS key.

Use the SETTINGS key to scroll through the features that can be

changed. Each press of the SETTINGS key will advance the display

to the next setting. After selecting the feature to be changed, the

control will prompt you for the required input. After the setting is

saved by pressing START, the control will exit Settings and display

the time of day. Details of all of the feature changes are explained in

the following sections.

Press CANCEL to exit Settings.

Clock Time of Day

This clock can use a 12- or 24-hour cycle. To adjust, see

“12/24 Hour Clock” in this section.

Check that the oven and Timer are off.

To Change Time of Day:

1. Press SETTINGS once. After 3 seconds, “SET CLOCK-PUSH

START TO CHANGE” will be displayed.

2. Press START to display the current setting.

3. Press “3” for AM or “6” for PM.

4. Press the number keypads to set the time of day.

5. Press START.

6. Press CANCEL to exit.

Oven Temperature Offset Control

IMPORTANT: Do not use a thermometer to measure oven

temperature because opening the oven door may cause element

cycling to give incorrect readings.

The oven provides accurate temperatures; however, it may cook

faster or slower than your previous oven, so the temperature can

be adjusted to personalize it for your cooking needs. It can be

changed in Fahrenheit or Celsius.

To Adjust Oven Temperature:

1. Press SETTINGS until “TEMP OFFSET” is displayed.

2. Press START to display the current setting.

3. Press the “3” keypad to increase the temperature in 5°F (3°C)

increments, or press the “6” keypad to decrease the

temperature in 5°F (3°C) increments. The range is from -30°F to

+30°F (18°C to 18°C).

4. Press START to save the setting.

5. Press CANCEL to exit.

Fahrenheit and Celsius

The temperature is preset at Fahrenheit, but can be changed to

Celsius.

To change:

1. Press SETTINGS until “TEMP UNIT” is displayed.

2. Press START to display the current setting.

3. Press the “3” keypad to adjust the setting.

4. Press START to save the setting.

5. Press CANCEL to exit.

Audible Tones Disable

Turns off all tones, including the end of cycle tone and key press

tones. Reminder tones are still active when all tones are disabled.

1. Press SETTINGS until “ALL SOUNDS” is displayed.

2. Press START to display the current setting.

3. Press the “3” keypad to adjust the setting.

4. Press START to save the setting.

5. Press CANCEL to exit.

End of Cycle Tone

Activates or turns off the tones that sound at the end of a cycle.

1. Press SETTINGS until “CYCLE TONE END” is displayed.

2. Press START to display the current setting.

3. Press the “3” keypad to adjust the setting.

4. Press START to save the setting.

5. Press CANCEL to exit.

Reminder Tones Disable

Turns off the short repeating tone that sounds every 1 minute after

the end of cycle tones.

1. Press SETTINGS until “REMINDER TONE” is displayed.

2. Press START to display the current setting.

3. Press the “3” keypad to adjust the setting.

4. Press START to save the setting.

5. Press CANCEL to exit.

Key Press Tones

Activates or turns off the tones when a keypad is pressed.

1. Press SETTINGS until “KEY PRESS TONE” is displayed.

2. Press START to display the current setting.

3. Press the “3” keypad to adjust the setting.

4. Press START to save the setting.

5. Press CANCEL to exit.

Tone Pitch

Sets the pitch of the tone to either high or low.

1. Press SETTINGS until “TONE PITCH” is displayed.

2. Press START to display the current setting.

3. Press the “3” keypad to adjust the setting.

4. Press START to save the setting.

5. Press CANCEL to exit.

Demo Mode

IMPORTANT: This feature is intended for use on the sales floor

with 120 V power connection and permits the control features to be

demonstrated without heating elements turning on. If this feature is

activated, the oven will not work.

1. Press SETTINGS until “DEMO MODE” is displayed.

2. Press START to display the current setting.

3. Press the “3” keypad to adjust the setting.

4. Press START to save the setting.

5. Press CANCEL to exit.

12-Hour Shutoff

The oven control is set to automatically shut off the oven 12 hours

after the oven initiates a cook or clean function. This will not

interfere with any timed or delay cook functions.

1. Press SETTINGS until “12-HR SHUT-OFF” is displayed.

2. Press START to display the current setting.

3. Press the “3” keypad to adjust the setting.

4. Press START to save the setting.

5. Press CANCEL to exit.

12/24 Hour Clock

1. Press SETTINGS until “12/24 HR” is displayed.

2. Press START to display the current setting.

3. Press the “3” keypad to adjust the setting.

4. Press START to save the setting.

5. Press CANCEL to exit.

Languages - Scrolling Display Text

Language options are English, Spanish and French.

1. Press SETTINGS until “LANGUAGE” is displayed.

2. Press START to display the current setting.

3. Press the “3” keypad to adjust the setting.

4. Press START to save the setting.

5. Press CANCEL to exit.

Sabbath Mode

The Sabbath Mode sets the oven to remain on in a bake setting

until turned off.

When the Sabbath Mode is set, all cooking and cleaning cycles are

disabled. Only the Bake cycle will operate in the Sabbath Mode. No

tones will sound, and the displays will not show messages or

temperature changes.

When the oven door is opened or closed, the oven light will not turn

on or off and the heating elements will not turn on or off

immediately.

To Enable Sabbath Mode Capability (one time only):

1. Open oven door.

2. Press 7-8-9-6.

“SABBATH ON” or “SABBATH OFF” and “PRESS START TO

ENTER” will appear in the display.

3. Press START to change the displayed status.

4. Close oven door. Sabbath Mode can be used for baking.

NOTE: To disable the Sabbath Mode, repeat steps 1 - 3 to

change the status from “SABBATH ON” to “SABBATH OFF.”

To Activate Sabbath Mode:

1. Press BAKE.

2. Press the number keypad to set a temperature other than

350°F (177°C).

3. Press START.

For timed cooking in Sabbath Mode, press COOK TIME, then

the number keypad to set the desired cook time.

4. Press SETTINGS, then press “7.” “SAb” will appear in the

display.

To Adjust Temperature (when Sabbath Mode is running):

1. Press the number keypad as instructed by the scrolling text to

select the new temperature.

NOTE: The temperature adjustment will not appear on the

display. The scrolling text will be shown on the display as it was

before the keypad was pressed.

2. Press START.

To Deactivate Sabbath Mode:

Press SETTINGS, then press “7” to return to regular baking or

press CANCEL to turn off the range.

Aluminum Foil

IMPORTANT: To avoid permanent damage to the oven bottom

finish, do not line the oven bottom with any type of foil or liner.

For best cooking results, do not cover entire oven rack with foil

because air must be able to move freely.

Positioning Racks and Bakeware

IMPORTANT: To avoid permanent damage to the porcelain finish,

do not place food or bakeware directly on the oven door or bottom.

Bakeware

To cook food evenly, hot air must be able to circulate. Allow

2" (5 cm) of space around bakeware and oven walls. Make sure

that no bakeware piece is directly over another.

Racks

■ Position racks before turning on the oven.

■ Do not move racks with bakeware on them.

■ Make sure racks are level.

To move a rack, pull it out to the stop position, raise the front edge,

and then lift out. Use the following illustration and charts as a

guide.

The oven has 7 positions for a flat rack, as shown in the previous

illustration and the following table.

*If your model has a Max Capacity Oven Rack, the recessed ends

must be placed in the rack position above the desired position of

the food. See the following illustration.

IMPORTANT: These rack positions are for flat racks. If a Max

Capacity Oven Rack is used, the rack position must be adjusted as

shown in the previous figure.

Multiple Rack Cooking

2-rack: Use rack positions 2 and 5 for regular baking.

2-rack (convection only): Use rack positions 2 and 5; or 3 and 6.

3-rack (convection only): Use rack positions 1, 4 and 7; or 2, 4

and 6.

Baking Cakes on 2 Racks

For best results when baking cakes on 2 racks, use racks 2 and 5.

For best results when convection baking cakes on 2 racks, use

racks 1 and 4. Place the cakes on the racks as shown.

Split Oven Rack

(on some models)

Split-Rack with Removable Insert

The split-rack with removable insert is a space maximizer. When

the two are attached, they make a full rack. The insert can also be

removed to provide room for large items such as a turkey and

casseroles. Do not place more than 25 lbs (11.3 kg) on the split-

rack.

The insert can also be used on the counter as a cooling rack.

If you would like to purchase a split-oven rack, one may be

ordered. See “Accessories” section to order.

To Use Racks:

1. Place a full rack in the lower section of the oven and position

the split-rack above it.

2. Place large items on the right side of the full rack.

3. Place deeper, covered dishes on the left side of the full rack.

4. Place shallow dishes on the split-rack.

5. When finished cooking, slowly remove items.

Oven Vent

The oven vent releases hot air and moisture from the oven, and

should not be blocked or covered. Blocking or covering the oven

vent will cause poor air circulation, affecting cooking and cleaning

results. Do not set plastics, paper or other items that could melt or

burn near the oven vent.

Flat Rack Position* Type of Food

7 Broiling/searing meats, hamburgers,

steaks

6 Broiled meats, poultry, fish

3 or 4 Most baked goods, casseroles

2 Roasted meats

1 Large roasts or poultry

A. Ends of rack in position 3

B. Food in position 2

A. Split-rack

B. Removable insert

A. Place shallow dishes on the split-rack

B. Large item placed on the right side of full-rack

Baking and Roasting

ACCUBAKE

Temperature Management System

The ACCUBAKE

system electronically regulates the oven heat

levels during preheat and bake to maintain a precise temperature

range for optimal cooking results. The bake and broil elements or

burners cycle on and off in intervals. On convection range models,

the fan will run while preheating and may be cycled on and off for

short intervals during preheating to provide the best results. This

feature is automatically activated when the oven is in use.

Before baking and roasting, position racks according to

“Positioning Racks and Bakeware” section. When roasting, it is not

necessary to wait for the oven preheat cycle to end before putting

food in unless it is recommended in the recipe.

Preheating

When START is pressed, the oven will begin preheating. Once

100ºF (38ºC) is reached, the display temperature will increase as

the actual temperature of the oven increases. When the preheat

temperature is reached, a tone will sound, and the selected

temperature will appear on the display. The time necessary to

preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C) is approximately 10 to

15 minutes, depending on the model. Factors that have an impact

on preheat times are: room temperature, starting oven temperature,

and the number of oven racks. Unused oven racks can be removed

prior to preheating your oven to reduce preheat time.

Rapid Preheat

Rapid Preheat can be used to shorten the preheating time. Only one

standard flat oven rack should be in the oven during Rapid Preheat.

Extra racks should be removed prior to starting Rapid Preheat.

Press RAPID PREHEAT and follow the oven control prompts, or, if

preheating has already started, simply press RAPID PREHEAT. The

preheating cycle should be completed before placing food in the

oven and should be used only for one-rack baking. When the Rapid

Preheat cycle is complete, the oven starts a normal Bake cycle.

Broiling

Leave the door open 6" (15 cm) at the broil stop position to ensure

proper broiling temperature. Preheat the oven for 5 minutes before

putting food in unless recommended otherwise in the recipe.

Position food on grid in a broiler pan, then place it in the center of

the oven rack.

NOTE: Odors and smoke are normal the first few times the oven is

used or if the oven is heavily soiled.

Changing the temperature when broiling allows more precise

control when cooking. The lower the broil setting, the slower the

cooking. Thicker cuts and unevenly shaped pieces of meat, fish

and poultry may cook better at lower broil settings. Use racks 6 or

7 for broiling. Refer to the “Positioning Racks and Bakeware”

section for more information.

When broiling on the low or medium settings, the broil element will

cycle on and off to maintain the proper temperature.

■ For best results, use a broiler pan and grid. It is designed to

drain juices and help avoid spatter and smoke.

If you would like to purchase a broiler pan, one may be ordered.

Please refer to the “Accessories” section for more information.

Convection Cooking

TimeSavor™ Plus Convection cycles the bake, broil, and

convection elements on and off in intervals while the fan circulates

the hot air. This movement of hot air helps maintain a consistent

temperature throughout the oven, cooking foods more evenly,

crisping surfaces while sealing in moisture and yielding crustier

breads.

IMPORTANT: With convection cooking, most foods can be cooked

at a lower temperature or at a shorter time. This range

automatically reduces the set oven temperature by 25°F (15°C) for

convection cooking.

During convection cooking, the bake, broil, and convection

elements cycle on and off in intervals to maintain the oven

temperature, while the fan circulates the hot air.

If the oven door is opened during convection cooking, the fan will

turn off immediately. It will come back on when the oven door is

closed.

NOTE: The oven door must be closed for convection broiling.

TimeSavor™ Plus Convection

When convection baking, broiling or roasting enter your normal

baking temperature. The control will automatically reduce the set

oven temperature by 25°F (15°C).

Convect Options

Convect Bake - Multiple-rack baking or cookies, biscuits, breads,

casseroles, tarts, tortes, cakes.

Convect Roast - Whole chicken or turkey, vegetables, pork roasts,

beef roasts.

Convect Broil - Thicker cuts or unevenly shaped pieces of meat,

fish or poultry.

Cook Time

To Set a Timed Cook:

1. Press BAKE, or press CONVECT once for Convection Baking

or twice for Convection Roasting.

2. Press the number keypads to enter a temperature other than

the one displayed.

3. Press COOK TIME. The cook time oven indicator light will light

up.

4. Press the number keypads to enter the length of time to cook.

5. Press START. The display will count down the time. When the

time ends, the oven will shut off automatically.

6. Press CANCEL to clear the display.

To Set a Delayed Timed Cook:

1. Press BAKE, or press CONVECT once for Convection Baking

or twice for Convection Roasting.

2. Press the number keypads to enter a temperature other than

the one displayed.

3. Press COOK TIME. The cook time oven indicator light will light

up.

4. Press number keypads to enter the length of time to cook.

5. Press START TIME. The start time/delay oven indicator light will

light up.

6. Press number keypads to enter the number of hours and/or

minutes you want to delay the start time.

7. Press START.

When the start time is reached, the oven will automatically turn on.

The temperature and/or time settings can be changed anytime

after pressing Start by repeating steps 1-7. When the set cook time

ends, the oven will shut off automatically.

8. Press CANCEL to clear the display.

Warming Drawer

(on some models)

The Warming Drawer is ideal for keeping hot cooked foods at

serving temperature. It may also be used for warming breads and

pastries.

Different types of food may be placed in the warming drawer at the

same time. For best results, do not hold foods longer than 1 hour.

For smaller quantities, pizza, or heat-sensitive foods, such as eggs,

do not hold longer than 30 minutes.

Food must be at serving temperature before being placed in the

warming drawer. Breads, pastries, and fruit pies may be heated

from room temperature.

Remove food from plastic bags and place in oven-safe container.

Cover foods with a lid or aluminum foil.

Do not cover with plastic wrap.

Empty serving dishes and ovenproof dishes can be heated while

the warming drawer is preheating. Check the dish manufacturer’s

recommendations before warming the cookware.

Before using the warming drawer, wash the bottom of the drawer

with soap and water. See “General Cleaning” section.

To Use:

1. Press WARMING DRAWER to select the Warming Drawer

function at the Low setting.

2. To select a higher temperature setting, press WARMING

DRAWER a second time for the Medium setting or a third time

for the High setting.

3. Press START to begin preheating the warming drawer.

4. Allow the warming drawer to preheat for 15 minutes.

5. Place the cooked food(s) in the warming drawer.

6. Press WARMING DRAWER to turn off the heating element.

The Warming Drawer operates at temperatures of approximately

140ºF (60ºC) (Low), 160ºF (71ºC) (Medium), 180ºF (82ºC) (High).

WARNING

Food Poisoning Hazard

Do not let food sit in oven more than one hour before

or after cooking.

Doing so can result in food poisoning or sickness.

WARNING

Food Poisoning Hazard

Do not let food sit for more than one hour before or

after cooking.

Doing so can result in food poisoning or sickness.

RANGE CARE

Clean Cycle

AquaLift™ Technology is an innovative cleaning solution that

utilizes heat and water to release baked-on spills from the oven in

less than 1 hour. This new cleaning technology is a low-heat, odor-

free alternative to traditional self-cleaning options.

Allow the oven to cool to room temperature before using the Clean

cycle. If your oven cavity is above 200°F (93°C), “OVEN COOLING”

will appear in the display, and the Clean cycle will not be activated

until the oven cavity cools down.

To Clean:

1. Remove all racks and accessories from the oven cavity and

wipe excess soil. Use a plastic scraper to remove easily-

removed soils.

2. Pour 2 cups (16 oz [500 mL]) of distilled or filtered water onto

the bottom of the empty oven and close the oven door.

IMPORTANT: Do not use chemicals or other additives with the

water. Do not open the oven door during the Clean cycle. The

water on the oven bottom is hot.

3. Press CLEAN and then START on the oven control panel.

4. Allow 40 minutes for cleaning and cool down. A beep will

sound when the Clean cycle is complete.

5. Press CANCEL at the end of the cycle. CANCEL may be

pressed at any time to stop the Clean cycle.

6. Remove the residual water and loosened soils with a sponge or

cloth immediately after the Clean cycle is complete. Much of

the initial 2 cups (16 oz [500 mL]) of water will remain in the

oven after the cycle is completed. If additional soils remain,

leave a small amount of water in the oven bottom to assist with

the cleaning.

7. If any soils remain, remove them with a non-scratch scrubbing

sponge or plastic scraper. Additional Clean cycles may be run

to help remove the stubborn soils.

IMPORTANT: Do not use oven cleaners. The use of chemicals,

including commercial oven cleaners or metal scouring pads,

may cause permanent damage to the porcelain surface of the

oven interior.

NOTES:

■ The range should be level to ensure that the entire surface of

the bottom of the oven cavity is covered by water at the

beginning of the Clean cycle.

■ For best results, use distilled or filtered water. Tap water may

leave mineral deposits on the oven bottom.

■ Before removing the residual water and loosened soils at the

end of the Clean cycle, insert a cloth or paper towel between

the lower edge of the oven door and the front frame to keep

water from spilling onto the front of the range and the floor.

■ Soil baked on through several cooking cycles will be more

difficult to remove with the Clean cycle.

■ Nonabrasive scrub sponges or eraser style cleaning pads

(without cleaners) can be effective for cleaning the oven cavity

walls, oven door and oven bottom for difficult soils. For best

results, moisten the pads and sponges before use.

■ Run an additional Clean cycle for stubborn soils.

■ affresh™ Kitchen Appliance Cleaner and affresh™ Cooktop

Cleaner may be used to clean the oven bottom, walls and door

when the oven has finished the cycle and returned to room

temperature. Refer to the “Accessories” section for information

on ordering.

■ Additional AquaLift™ Technology Cleaning Kits may be

obtained by ordering Part Number W10423113RP. See the

“Accessories” section for more information.

■ For assistance with AquaLift™ Technology, call

1-877-258-0808, or visit our website at http://whr.pl/aqualift.

General Cleaning

IMPORTANT: Before cleaning, make sure all controls are off and

the oven and cooktop are cool. Always follow label instructions on

cleaning products. For additional information, you can visit the

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) section of our website at

www.whirlpool.com.

Soap, water and a soft cloth or sponge are suggested first unless

otherwise noted.

EXTERIOR PORCELAIN ENAMEL SURFACES (on some

models)

Food spills containing acids, such as vinegar and tomato, should

be cleaned as soon as the entire range is cool. These spills may

affect the finish.

Cleaning Method:

■ Glass cleaner, mild liquid cleaner or nonabrasive scrubbing

pad:

Gently clean around the model and serial number plate

because scrubbing may remove numbers.

■ affresh™ Kitchen and Appliance Cleaner Part Number

W10355010 (not included):

See the “Accessories” section for more information.

STAINLESS STEEL (on some models)

NOTE: To avoid damage to stainless steel surfaces, do not use

soap-filled scouring pads, abrasive cleaners, Cooktop Cleaner,

steel-wool pads, gritty washcloths or abrasive paper towels.

Damage may occur to stainless steel surfaces, even with one-time

or limited use.

Cleaning Method:

Rub in direction of grain to avoid damaging.

■ affresh™ Stainless Steel Cleaner Part Number W10355016:

See the “Accessories” section for more information.

Liquid detergent or all-purpose cleaner:

Rinse with clean water and dry with soft, lint-free cloth.

METALLIC PAINT (on some models)

Do not use abrasive cleaners, cleaners with bleach, rust removers,

ammonia or sodium hydroxide (lye) because paint surface may

stain.

CERAMIC GLASS (on some models)

Cleaning Method:

Use affresh™ Cooktop Cleaner Part Number W10355051 with

Cooktop Scraper Part Number WA906B to clean and remove

stains from the cooktop. Use Cooktop Protectant Part Number

31463A regularly to avoid stain buildup, pitting and scratching,

while conditioning the cooktop for easier future cleaning. These

can be ordered as accessories. See the “Accessories” section for

more information. The Cooktop Scraper uses razor blades. Store

razor blades out of the reach of children.

Do not use steel wool, abrasive powder cleansers, chlorine bleach,

rust remover or ammonia because damage may occur.

Light to moderate soil

■ Can be cleaned with damp paper towels or sponge. Light

stains should be addressed with cleaner and cleaning pad.

Sugary spills (jellies, candy, syrup)

■ Clean with cooktop scraper and cooktop cleaner. Scrape off

sugary spills while the cooktop is still warm. You may want to

wear oven mitts while cleaning the cooktop.

Heavy soil, dark streaks, specks and discoloration

■ Clean with Cooktop Cleaner or nonabrasive cleaner and

cleaning pad.

Burned-on soil

■ Clean with Cooktop Cleaner, Cleaning Pad and Cooktop

Scraper.

Metal marks from aluminum and copper

■ Clean with Cooktop Cleaner and Cleaning Pad as soon as

cooktop has cooled down. The marks will not totally disappear,

but after many cleanings they will become less noticeable.

Tiny scratches and abrasions

■ Use Cooktop Cleaner and Cleaning Pad for scratches.

Scratches and abrasions do not affect cooking performance,

and after many cleanings they will become less noticeable.

COOKTOP CONTROLS

To avoid damage to the cooktop controls, do not use steel wool,

abrasive cleansers or oven cleaner.

To avoid damage, do not soak knobs.

When replacing knobs, make sure knobs are in the OFF position.

On some models, do not remove seals under knobs.

Cleaning Method:

■ Soap and water:

Pull knobs straight away from control panel to remove.

CONTROL PANEL AND OVEN DOOR EXTERIOR

To avoid damage to the control panel, do not use abrasive

cleaners, steel-wool pads, gritty washcloths or abrasive paper

towels.

Cleaning Method:

■ Glass cleaner and soft cloth or sponge:

Apply glass cleaner to soft cloth or sponge, not directly on

panel.

■ affresh™ Kitchen and Appliance Cleaner Part Number

W10355010 (not included):

See the “Accessories” section for more information.

OVEN RACKS

Cleaning Method:

■ Steel-wool pad

■ For racks that have discolored and are harder to slide, a light

coating of vegetable oil applied to the rack guides will help

them slide.

STORAGE DRAWER OR WARMING DRAWER (on some

models)

Check that storage drawer or warming drawer is cool and empty

before cleaning.

Cleaning Method:

■ Mild detergent

OVEN CAVITY

Use AquaLift™ Technology regularly to clean oven spills.

Do not use oven cleaners.

Food spills should be cleaned when oven cools. At high

temperatures, foods react with porcelain and staining, etching,

pitting or faint white spots can result.

Cleaning Method:

■ Clean cycle: See “Clean Cycle” first.

Oven Light

The oven light is a standard 40-watt appliance bulb. Before

replacing, make sure the oven and cooktop are cool and the

control knobs are in the off position.

To Replace:

1. Unplug range or disconnect power.

2. Turn the glass bulb cover in the back of the oven

counterclockwise to remove.

3. Turn bulb counterclockwise to remove from socket.

4. Replace bulb, then bulb cover by turning clockwise.

5. Plug in range or reconnect power.

TROUBLESHOOTING

First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website and reference FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)

to possibly avoid the cost of a service call.

www.whirlpool.com

Operation

PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES SOLUTIONS

Nothing will operate Power supply cord is unplugged. Plug into a grounded outlet.

Household fuse is blown or a

circuit breaker is tripped.

Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker. If the problem

continues, call an electrician.

Range is in Sabbath Mode. See “Sabbath Mode” section.

Cooktop will not operate The control knob is set

incorrectly.

Push in knob before turning to a setting.

The range is in Demo Mode. Demo Mode will deactivate the Warm Zone element. See

“Demo Mode” in the “Electronic Oven Controls” section.

Excessive heat around

cookware on cooktop

Cookware that is not the proper

size

Use cookware about the same size as the surface cooking

area, element or surface burner. Cookware should not extend

more than ½" (1.3 cm) outside the cooking area.

Cooktop cooking results not

what expected

Control knob set to incorrect heat

level

See “Cooktop Use” section.

Range is not level. Level the range. See the Installation Instructions.

Oven will not operate The electronic oven control was

set incorrectly.

See “Electronic Oven Controls” section.

Delay Start was set. See “Cook Time” section.

The oven control lockout is set. See the control lock keypad feature in the “Feature Guide”

section.

The range is in Demo Mode. Demo Mode will deactivate all heating elements. See “Demo

Mode” in the “Electronic Oven Controls” section.

Convection fan not working Oven door is open. Close oven door. See “Convection Cooking” section.

Oven temperature too high or

too low

Oven temperature calibration

needs adjustment

See “Oven Temperature Control” in the “Electronic Oven

Controls” section.

Temperature has been changed

to Fahrenheit or Celsius.

See “Fahrenheit and Celsius” in the “Electronic Oven Controls”

section.

Oven indicator lights flash Needs service (oven indicator

lights are flashing)

See “Control Display” in the “Electronic Oven Controls”

section. If the indicator light(s) keeps flashing, call for service.

See cover for contact information.

Display shows messages Power failure (display shows

flashing time)

Clear the display. On some models, reset the clock, if needed.

See “Clock” keypad feature in the “Feature Guide” section.

Error code (display shows letter

followed by number)

Press the CANCEL keypad to clear the display. See “Control

Display” in the “Electronic Oven Controls” section. If it

reappears, call for service. See cover for contact information.

Mineral deposits are left on the

oven bottom after the Clean

cycle

Tap water was used in the Clean

cycle.

Use distilled or filtered water in the Clean cycle.

To remove deposits, use a cloth soaked with vinegar. Then use

a cloth dampened with water to thoroughly remove any vinegar

residue.

Range is not level. Mineral deposits will collect on dry areas of the oven bottom

during the Clean cycle. Level the range. See the Installation

Instructions.

To remove deposits, use a cloth soaked with vinegar. Then use

a cloth dampened with water to thoroughly remove any vinegar

residue.

Oven cooking results not what

expected

Range is not level. Level the range. See the Installation Instructions.

The temperature set was

incorrect.

Double-check the recipe in a reliable cookbook.

Oven temperature is calibrated

incorrectly.

See “Oven Temperature Control” in the “Electronic Oven

Controls” section.

Oven was not preheated. See “Baking and Roasting” section.

Racks were positioned

improperly.

See “Positioning Racks and Bakeware” section.

Not enough air circulation around

bakeware

See “Positioning Racks and Bakeware” section.

Batter distributed unevenly in pan Check that batter is level in the pan.

Darker browning of food caused

by dull or dark bakeware

Lower oven temperature 25°F (15°C) or move rack to a higher

position in the oven.

Lighter browning of food caused

by shiny or light colored

bakeware

Move rack to a lower position in the oven.

Incorrect length of cooking time

was used.

Adjust cooking time.

Oven door was not closed. Be sure that the bakeware does not keep the door from closing.

Oven door was opened during

cooking.

Oven peeking releases oven heat and can result in longer

cooking times.

Rack is too close to bake burner,

making baked items too brown

on bottom.

Move rack to higher position in the oven.

Pie crusts browning too quickly Use aluminum foil to cover the edge of the crust and/or reduce

baking temperature.

Temperature scale was changed

from Fahrenheit to Celsius.

Foods are overdone or burnt even at low temperatures. See

“Fahrenheit and Celsius” in the “Electronic Oven Controls”

section.

PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES SOLUTIONS

ACCESSORIES

For accessories, you can visit our website at www.whirlpool.com/cookingaccessories.

Cooktop Care Kit

(ceramic glass models)

(includes cleaner, protectant, scraper, and

applicator pads)

Order Part Number 31605

Cooktop Protectant

(ceramic glass models)

Order Part Number 31463A

affresh™

Stainless Steel Cleaning

Wipes

(stainless steel models)

Order Part Number W10355049

affresh™ Cooktop Cleaner

(ceramic glass models)

Order Part Number W10355051

affresh™ Stainless Steel Cleaner

(stainless steel models)

Order Part Number W10355016

affresh™ Kitchen and Appliance

Cleaner

Order Part Number W10355010

AquaLift™ Technology Oven Cleaning

Kit

Order Part Number W10423113RP

Cooktop Scraper

(ceramic glass models)

Order Part Number WA906B

Granite Cleaner and Polish

Order Part Number W10275756

Gas Grate and Drip Pan Cleaner

Order Part Number 31617A

Gourmet Griddle

Order Part Number 4396096RB

Standard Flat Oven Rack

Order Part Number W10179196

Split Oven Rack

Order Part Number W10205524

Max Capacity Oven Rack

Order Part Number W10289145

Porcelain Broiler Pan and Grid

Order Part Number 4396923

Premium Broil Pan and Roasting Rack

Order Part Number W10123240

www.whirlpool.com/broilerpan

WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION MAJOR APPLIANCE WARRANTY

LIMITED WARRANTY

For one year from the date of purchase, when this major appliance is operated and maintained according to instructions attached to or

furnished with the product, Whirlpool Corporation or Whirlpool Canada LP (hereafter “Whirlpool”) will pay for Factory Specified Parts and

repair labor to correct defects in materials or workmanship. Service must be provided by a Whirlpool designated service company. This

limited warranty is valid only in the United States or Canada and applies only when the major appliance is used in the country in which it

was purchased. Outside the 50 United States and Canada, this limited warranty does not apply. Proof of original purchase date is required

to obtain service under this limited warranty.

ITEMS EXCLUDED FROM WARRANTY

This limited warranty does not cover:

1. Service calls to correct the installation of your major appliance, to instruct you on how to use your major appliance, to replace or repair

house fuses, or to correct house wiring or plumbing.

2. Service calls to repair or replace appliance light bulbs, air filters or water filters. Consumable parts are excluded from warranty

coverage.

3. Repairs when your major appliance is used for other than normal, single-family household use or when it is used in a manner that is

contrary to published user or operator instructions and/or installation instructions.

4. Damage resulting from accident, alteration, misuse, abuse, fire, flood, acts of God, improper installation, installation not in accordance

with electrical or plumbing codes, or use of consumables or cleaning products not approved by Whirlpool.

5. Cosmetic damage, including scratches, dents, chips or other damage to the finish of your major appliance, unless such damage

results from defects in materials or workmanship and is reported to Whirlpool within 30 days from the date of purchase.

6. Any food loss due to refrigerator or freezer product failures.

7. Costs associated with the removal from your home of your major appliance for repairs. This major appliance is designed to be

repaired in the home and only in-home service is covered by this warranty.

8. Repairs to parts or systems resulting from unauthorized modifications made to the appliance.

9. Expenses for travel and transportation for product service if your major appliance is located in a remote area where service by an

authorized Whirlpool servicer is not available.

10. The removal and reinstallation of your major appliance if it is installed in an inaccessible location or is not installed in accordance with

published installation instructions.

11. Major appliances with original model/serial numbers that have been removed, altered or cannot be easily determined. This warranty is

void if the factory applied serial number has been altered or removed from your major appliance.

The cost of repair or replacement under these excluded circumstances shall be borne by the customer.

DISCLAIMER OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES; LIMITATION OF REMEDIES

CUSTOMER'S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY SHALL BE PRODUCT REPAIR AS PROVIDED

HEREIN. IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE,

ARE LIMITED TO ONE YEAR OR THE SHORTEST PERIOD ALLOWED BY LAW. WHIRLPOOL SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL

OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. SOME STATES AND PROVINCES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL

OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, OR LIMITATIONS ON THE DURATION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR

FITNESS, SO THESE EXCLUSIONS OR LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL

RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE OR PROVINCE TO PROVINCE.

If outside the 50 United States and Canada, contact your authorized Whirlpool dealer to determine if another warranty applies. 9/07

For additional product information, in the U.S.A., visit www.whirlpool.com.

If you do not have access to the Internet and you need assistance using your product or you would like to schedule service, you may

contact Whirlpool at the number below.

Have your complete model number ready. You can find your model number and serial number on the label, located on the oven frame

behind the top right side of the oven door.

For assistance or service in the U.S.A., call 1-800-253-1301.

If you need further assistance, you can write to Whirlpool with any questions or concerns at the address below:

Whirlpool Brand Home Appliances

Customer eXperience Center

553 Benson Road

Benton Harbor, MI 49022-2692

Please include a daytime phone number in your correspondence.

Please keep this User Instructions and model number information for future reference.

W10392932A

SP PN W10395083A

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Printed in U.S.A.

Whirlpool MER8880AB User manual

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